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Caribbean Islands & Diaspora Stories

Discover rich narratives and in-depth features on the Caribbean islands and their vibrant global diaspora. From cultural heritage to modern-day achievements, News Americas Now connects the past, present, and future of the region.

Celebrating Caribbean Culture and Global Connections

Our features highlight the people, traditions, and milestones shaping the Caribbean identity—both at home and in communities abroad.

Brazilian And LGBTQ AT Rio 2016

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                          By NAN Sports Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 29, 2016: Let’s face it, laws governing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ)...
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10 Must See Caribbean Water Falls

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                      Compiled By NAN Travel Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 29, 2016: There is no doubt that the Caribbean is blessed with an...

Donald Trump Made It About Immigration Washington Times!

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                            By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 29, 2016: At a time when the entire United States is looking on at...
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Colombian Narco Kingpin To Spend Next 35 Years In U.S. Jail

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                      By NAN Contributor  News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. July 28, 2016: A Colombian-born narco king pin who worked with two Colombian terrorist organizations to...
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Jamaican Reggae Singer To Return To U.S. After 8-Year-Absence

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                        By NAN ET Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. July 28, 2016: It’s been eight years since Jamaican reggae singer Sizzla Kalonji lost his...
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Caribbean-Roots Famed TV Psychic Miss Cleo is Dead

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                        By NAN Contributor News Americas, MIAMI, FL, Weds. July 27, 2016: A TV psychic who became famous for her Jamaican accent as Miss Cleo, has...
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NYPD Steps In To Make One Caribbean Street Party Safer

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                          By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn, Weds. July 27, 2016: While many including in the media have confused the Brooklyn, NY J'Ouvert...
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Innocent Says Attorney After U.S.-Based, St. Vincent-Born Calypsonian Client Is Charged...

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            By NAN Contributor News Americas, KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Weds. July 27, 2016: The attorney for a New York based St. Vincent & the Grenadines-born...
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“We Didn’t Cross The Border, The Border Crossed Us” Says Mexican...

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                          By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Tues. July 26, 2016: Mexican-American Actress Eva Longoria took to the stage of the Democratic Convention 2016...
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Daughter Of Undocumented Immigrants Bring Many To Tears At Democratic Convention

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                        By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Tues. July 26, 2016: Karla Ortiz looks like just an unassuming 11-year-old, but the American-born daughter of...

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